Bogdan Nueleanu
Sculptor
About Me.
"His art continues to surprise and inspire, offering a fresh take on both abstract and figurative sculpture." - Robert Serban
I am a contemporary Romanian sculptor, born in 1978 in the small town of Săulești, nestled in Gorj County—an area rich in artistic heritage and just a short distance from the renowned sculptural ensemble of Constantin Brâncuși in Târgu-Jiu. Growing up in the shadow of Brâncuși’s monumental and poetic works, I developed an early and lasting fascination with form, space, and material—an inner calling that would eventually guide my creative path.
Before fully embracing the world of art, my journey took a more practical turn. I trained and worked as a professional welder in Greece, an experience that not only sharpened my technical skills but also deepened my appreciation for the expressive power of metal. That period laid a strong foundation in craftsmanship, which later became the springboard for my transition into fine arts.
Upon returning to Romania, I pursued formal art studies at the Faculty of Arts and Design at the West University of Timișoara, where I explored both painting and sculpture. I earned my Master’s degree in Sculpture in 2015.
My artistic practice is shaped by a constant interplay between intuition and technique. I work primarily with stainless steel, bronze, and other resilient materials, often blending their raw strength with subtle abstraction and emotional depth. My sculptures investigate the harmony and tension between geometric and organic forms, exploring symbolic and humanistic themes through a contemporary lens. Whether large-scale public works or smaller, more intimate pieces, my creations seek to evoke presence, movement, and meaning beyond their material nature.
Over the years, I’ve exhibited my work widely across Romania and abroad, and I’ve been honored with several awards
Bogdan Nueleanu - sculptor -
BoBa Resident Artist since 2025
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Academic Studies
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2015 – Master's Degree in Sculpture, Faculty of Arts and Design, Timișoara
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2010 – Bachelor's Degree in Visual Arts, Faculty of Arts and Design, Timișoara
Field of Activity
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Sculpture
Group Exhibitions (selected)
2024 – Timișoara, New Reformed Center, Points of Intersection
2024 – Târgu Mureș, Art Nouveau Gallery, Sculpture Salon
2023 – Timișoara, Helios Gallery, Annual Visual Arts Salon 2023
2023 – Szeged, Wágner Courtyard, Encounters
2022 – Bastion Theresia, Timișoara, 3 Artists – 3 Compass Points
2021 – Târgu Mureș, Art Nouveau Gallery, Sculpture Salon
2020 – Bucharest, Pavel Șușară Museum of Modern Art, Miniature Salon
2019 – Satu Mare, Art Museum, Following Brâncuși
2018 – Bușteni, Cantacuzino Castle, 100 Years Romania – 100 Sculptures – 100 Days
2017 – Târgu Jiu, Municipal Galleries, Brâncuși Colloquiums
2016 – Bucharest, Parliament Palace, National Art Salon “Foundations”
2014 – Serbia, Pancevo, Apolo Hall, Banat Pavilion
2013 – Arad, Delta Gallery, Arad Biennale
(and many more, throughout Romania, Hungary, and Greece, from 2010 to 2024)
Solo Exhibitions
2024 – Iași, Octav Băncilă Gallery, Human
2023 – Timișoara, Art-Med Gallery, Water and Fire
2023 – Reșița, Banat Mountain Museum, 3
2022 – Timișoara, Pygmalion Gallery, Friends
2020 – Deva, EM-Art Gallery, Friends
2019 – Timișoara, Calpe Gallery, The Anatomy of Thought
2016 – Dumbrăvița, Town Hall Gallery, Old and New
(etc.)
Symposiums
2024 – Csongrád, Hungary, Bronze Sculpture Symposium
2024 – Dumbrăvița, Welded Sculpture Symposium
2023 – Simionești, Art Residency
2021–2012 – Csongrád, Hungary, Bronze Sculpture Symposium
2017 – Thassos, Greece, Creative Camp
(Regular participation in international and national sculpture symposiums)
Workshops
2023–2016 – Multiple modeling workshops in Dumbrăvița, Timișoara, and beyond:
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How a Sculpture is Born
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Traditional Craft Preservation Projects
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Timișoara Arts Festival
(Hands-on education and community engagement)
Jury Roles
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2022 – Jury Member, Miniature Arts Biennale, Timișoara
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2020, 2017, 2013 – Jury Member, Annual Salon of Visual Arts, Timișoara
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2020, 2017 – Jury Member for UAP membership selection
Awards
2024 – Excellence Diploma, Romania Ești Tu Gala
2020 – Sculpture Award, BIAMT Virtual Exhibition
2017 – Excellence Diploma, City Hall of Timișoara
2016 – Excellence Diploma for Sculpture, U.A.P.
2013 – Pro Cultura Timișiensis Award, Timiș County Council
2012 – Youth Award, Annual Visual Arts Salon
2010 – Honorable Mention, Juventus Awards – Groma
Public Artworks
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A Simple Man, Central Park Dumbrăvița
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Cherub, Central Park Dumbrăvița
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Unity of Forms, Central Park Dumbrăvița
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The Beginning, Central Park Dumbrăvița
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Restored Crucifix, Catholic Church Dumbrăvița
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Bust of Composer Ion Vidu, Ion Vidu High School, Timișoara
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Bas-relief of Poet Petőfi Sándor, Central Park Dumbrăvița
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Restoration of Szabolcska Mihály’s Bust, Reformed Church, Timișoara
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Bas-relief of Martin Luther, Lutheran Church, Timișoara
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Bas-relief of Teacher Mariana Sperlea, School in Dumbrăvița
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Commemorative Plaque – 130 Years of the Dumbrăvița School
Medals
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2018 – Centennial of Greater Romania Commemorative Medal
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2019 – Semper Agape Awards
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2019 – 30 Years of Freedom Anniversary Medal
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2022 & 2023 – Primus Inter Pares Award, Annual Salon of Visual Arts
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2023 – European Values Award – Maia Sandu, President of Moldova